UK Extreme Weather Flashcards
1
Q
What are 2 examples of an extreme UK Weather event?
A
Somerset Floods 2014.
Beast from the East 2018.
2
Q
What is 1 social impact of the 2014 Somerset floods?
A
Over 600 houses flooded.
3
Q
What is 1 figure of the economic impact of the 2014 Somerset floods?
A
£10 million estimated in flood damages.
4
Q
What is an environmental impact of the 2014 Somerset floods?
A
Floodwaters were heavily contaminated with sewage and pollutants.
5
Q
What is an immediate response to the 2014 Somerset floods?
A
Villagers used boats to go shopping or attend school.
6
Q
What is an long-term response to the 2014 Somerset floods?
A
£20 million Flood Action Plan launched by the Somerset County Council.
